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CRQ 506: Pulmonary Embolism 1

Introduction

A 54-year-old inpatient collapses in the toilet…

Question No. 2

Q: What symptoms (2) and signs (4) might suggest acute pulmonary embolism as the cause of this acute event? (6 marks)

Question No. 3

Q: What features on an ECG would be in keeping with a pulmonary embolism? (4 marks)

Question No. 4

Q: Describe 2 criteria that would constitute haemodynamic instability in a high-risk pulmonary embolism suggesting thrombolysis would be indicated? (2 marks)

Question No. 5

Q: What are the contraindications to administering thrombolysis in high-risk PE? (4 marks)

Question No. 6

Q: Describe the specific principles for resuscitation of the unstable patient with pulmonary embolism? (4 marks)

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